A BRIDGWATER police officer is taking on a hardcore charity challenge to raise vital funds.

Tony Freeman, who is currently serving at a police constable in Avon and Somerset Police, is doing 22 press ups every day until Christmas Day.

He is raising money for Combat Stress, who treat Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety.

Tony recently completed the 22 day press up challenge, which people have been doing and documenting their progress on social media.

He then decided to continue the challenge, and will have done more 3,000 press ups when he is finished.

Tony said: "After completing the 22 day press up challenge which raised awareness for troops suffering from PTSD, I decided to raise money for Combat Stress.

"I am currently six days into my 143 day press up challenge, finishing on Christmas Day.

"I will have completed 3,146 press ups including those on Christmas Day.

"I am an ex Marine and serving Police Constable at Bridgwater Police Station.

"Donations can be made via myself or my Justgiving page.

"Please donate to this worthy charity and help motivate me to keep going and raise as much as I can.

"I will be posting daily publicly through my Facebook account."

To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Tony-Freeman4